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(Ex)clusion - An Exploration of all things Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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S2E7: Bonus Episode - The HR ShopTalk Podcast's Andrea Adams interviews our own Marcie Hawranik

July 05, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Thank you to Andrea Adams for her interview with (Ex)clusion Co-Host Marcie Hawranik. Episode featured on the HR ShopTalk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIHDDh7NawU In this video, we talk about equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace with an HR lens.  Sometimes HR is tasked with this - but is that the right approach?  Marcie Hawranik of Canadian Equality Consulting says HR plays a critical role and can help get it set up right including ensuring leadership fr...

S2E7: Bonus Episode - The HR ShopTalk Podcast's Andrea Adams interviews our own Marcie Hawranik

July 05, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Thank you to Andrea Adams for her interview with (Ex)clusion Co-Host Marcie Hawranik. Episode featured on the HR ShopTalk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIHDDh7NawU In this video, we talk about equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace with an HR lens.  Sometimes HR is tasked with this - but is that the right approach?  Marcie Hawranik of Canadian Equality Consulting says HR plays a critical role and can help get it set up right including ensuring leadership fr...

S2E6: STEAM Mentorship and Outreach Strategies with Cybermentor

June 25, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Cybermentor (founded in 2001 – happy 20 years!)  is an online mentorship and science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) outreach program for youth who face barriers to accessing STEAM education. The mentors—women, non-binary, and/or Indigenous professionals in diverse careers in STEAM—enjoy the experience of being a role model and motivating the next generation of STEAM professionals. Co-coordinator Hannah Brunsdon has been with Cybermentor since 2019. She has a BA in Women’s ...

S2E5: Interview with Steven Ngo; Anti-Asian Racism, Allyship, & Innovating for Systemic Change in Police Reporting

May 25, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Steven Ngo is a Vancouver-based lawyer who specializes in business and technology.  He serves on the board of various organizations that advocate for equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community. Steven is also a social entrepreneur and is the founder of Beyond the A, Living Room Series, and Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western).  Currently, he is working on making reporting anti-Asian hate crimes to the police more accessible. ...

S2E5: Interview with Steven Ngo; Anti-Asian Racism, Allyship, & Innovating for Systemic Change in Police Reporting

May 25, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Steven Ngo is a Vancouver-based lawyer who specializes in business and technology.  He serves on the board of various organizations that advocate for equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community. Steven is also a social entrepreneur and is the founder of Beyond the A, Living Room Series, and Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western).  Currently, he is working on making reporting anti-Asian hate crimes to the police more accessible. ...

S2E4: Trangender Inclusion, Uplifting LQBTQ Voices, and Building Bridges between Communities with James Demers

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

James Demers (He/Him) has worked as a professional facilitator and LGBTQ diversity educator for 9 years and as a community builder for 14 years. Working across a variety of sectors in Treaty 7 Territory (Mo'kinsis) and around the world. He is also a trans activist, athlete, bunny dad, performer, public speaker, and lucky drag producer with Fake Mustache. He has committed his life and career to uplifting LGBTQ voices and building bridges of understanding between all of us.  Local Resources ...

S2E4: Transgender Inclusion, Uplifting LGBTQ+ Voices, and Building Bridges between Communities with James Demers

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

James Demers (He/Him) has worked as a professional facilitator and LGBTQ diversity educator for 9 years and as a community builder for 14 years. Working across a variety of sectors in Treaty 7 Territory (Mo'kinsis) and around the world. He is also a trans activist, athlete, bunny dad, performer, public speaker, and lucky drag producer with Fake Mustache. He has committed his life and career to uplifting LGBTQ voices and building bridges of understanding between all of us.  Local Resources ...

S2E4: Transgender Inclusion, Uplifting LGBTQ+ Voices, and Building Bridges between Communities with James Demers

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

James Demers (He/Him) has worked as a professional facilitator and LGBTQ diversity educator for 9 years and as a community builder for 14 years. Working across a variety of sectors in Treaty 7 Territory (Mo'kinsis) and around the world. He is also a trans activist, athlete, bunny dad, performer, public speaker, and lucky drag producer with Fake Mustache. He has committed his life and career to uplifting LGBTQ voices and building bridges of understanding between all of us.  Local Resources ...

S2E3: Coping Mechanisms and Support Networks for Indigenous Women in Engineering with Jessica Vandenberghe, PEng, MSc

April 21, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Jessica Vandenberghe, P.Eng., M.Sc. has worked in the oilsands, mining, regulatory, infrastructure, and consulting industries. She holds a B.Sc. Chemical Engineering Computer Process Control Co-op and an M.Sc. in Chemical and Mining Engineering, both from the University of Alberta. Her career has taken her to communities large and small around the nation and she has sat on many Boards and Councils with stakeholders such as federal, provincial, and municipal governments, with First Nations, M...

S2E3: Coping Mechanisms and Support Networks for Indigenous Women in Engineering with Jessica Vandenberghe, PEng, MSc

April 21, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Jessica Vandenberghe, P.Eng., M.Sc. has worked in the oilsands, mining, regulatory, infrastructure, and consulting industries. She holds a B.Sc. Chemical Engineering Computer Process Control Co-op and an M.Sc. in Chemical and Mining Engineering, both from the University of Alberta. Her career has taken her to communities large and small around the nation and she has sat on many Boards and Councils with stakeholders such as federal, provincial, and municipal governments, with First Nations, M...

S2E2: REAL Talk with Andrea Silverstone from Sagesse - 16 Days to End Gender Based Violence

November 30, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Andrea Silverstone is the Executive Director of Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society, an organization committed to breaking the cycle of violence for individuals, organizations, and communities.  She is a highly respected community partner and collaborative leader.       Andrea is a Registered Social Worker and Mediator with a background in Judaic/Talmudic Law, having attended Lindenbaum College in Jerusalem and York University in Toronto. Beginning her career in Calgary at the Awo ...

WinSTEM Week Ada Lovelace Day - An interview with Dr. Laleh Behjat

October 13, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Welcome to Season 2! We kick things off on Ada Lovelace Day, the 1st day of WinSTEM week 2020! Our Guest: Dr. Laleh Behjat is a professor at the University of Calgary in Alberta Canada. Her research mainly focuses on applying mathematical techniques to make computers faster and more efficient. She has won several international, national and institutional awards for her work on computer engineering and engineering education. In addition, Dr. Behjat has a passion for increasing the status of...

S2E1: WinSTEM Week Ada Lovelace Day - An interview with Dr. Laleh Behjat

October 13, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Welcome to Season 2! We kick things off on Ada Lovelace Day, the 1st day of WinSTEM week 2020! Our Guest: Dr. Laleh Behjat is a professor at the University of Calgary in Alberta Canada. Her research mainly focuses on applying mathematical techniques to make computers faster and more efficient. She has won several international, national and institutional awards for her work on computer engineering and engineering education. In addition, Dr. Behjat has a passion for increasing the status of...

Episode 24: "HR is a middle aged white women - The Experiences of Women of Colour in the Workplace"

June 15, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

A Crossover Episode with The Colour Gap Podcast Shahzia Noorally, a podcast that uncovers the unique and uncomfortable truths about being a Woman of Colour in the corporate world. https://www.buzzsprout.com/227195 @ColourGap  We all experience spaces - including work spaces differently. The episode will discuss the pitfalls in EDI efforts when an intersectional lens is not applied. We will also discuss the importance of listening to and understanding lived experiences.

S1E24: "The Experiences of Women of Colour in the Workplace"

June 15, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

A Crossover Episode with The Colour Gap Podcast Shahzia Noorally, a podcast that uncovers the unique and uncomfortable truths about being a Woman of Colour in the corporate world. https://www.buzzsprout.com/227195 @ColourGap  We all experience spaces - including work spaces differently. The episode will discuss the pitfalls in EDI efforts when an intersectional lens is not applied. We will also discuss the importance of listening to and understanding lived experiences.

Episode 24: "The Experiences of Women of Colour in the Workplace"

June 15, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

A Crossover Episode with The Colour Gap Podcast Shahzia Noorally, a podcast that uncovers the unique and uncomfortable truths about being a Woman of Colour in the corporate world. https://www.buzzsprout.com/227195 @ColourGap  We all experience spaces - including work spaces differently. The episode will discuss the pitfalls in EDI efforts when an intersectional lens is not applied. We will also discuss the importance of listening to and understanding lived experiences.

S1E23: Child Welfare Advocacy and Anti-Black Racism in Canada, an Interview with Rebecca Foshole-Luke from Positive Choices Consulting

June 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Positive Choices Consulting: https://positivechoicescounselling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/positivecho... https://www.linkedin.com/company/posi... https://twitter.com/PCCyyc https://www.facebook.com/positivechoi... Child Welfare League of Canada https://7f9b59af-af92-41cd-8e6c-aa287... National Institute of Forensic Social Work https://nifsw.com Additional Reading: https://robynmaynard.com/policing-bla... https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contr... https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/the....

S1E23: Child Welfare Advocacy and Anti-Black Racism in Canada, an Interview with Rebecca Foshole-Luke from Positive Choices Consulting

June 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Positive Choices Consulting: https://positivechoicescounselling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/positivecho... https://www.linkedin.com/company/posi... https://twitter.com/PCCyyc https://www.facebook.com/positivechoi... Child Welfare League of Canada https://7f9b59af-af92-41cd-8e6c-aa287... National Institute of Forensic Social Work https://nifsw.com Additional Reading: https://robynmaynard.com/policing-bla... https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contr... https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/the....

Episode 23: Child Welfare Advocacy and Anti-Black Racism in Canada, an Interview with Rebecca Foshole-Luke from Positive Choices Consulting

June 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Positive Choices Consulting: https://positivechoicescounselling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/positivecho... https://www.linkedin.com/company/posi... https://twitter.com/PCCyyc https://www.facebook.com/positivechoi... Child Welfare League of Canada https://7f9b59af-af92-41cd-8e6c-aa287... National Institute of Forensic Social Work https://nifsw.com Additional Reading: https://robynmaynard.com/policing-bla... https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contr... https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/the....

Episode 22: A Crossover Episode with Award Winning Podcast Cross-polliNation discussing Career Pivots and EDI

June 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Cross-polliNation aims to show that creativity and innovation are widely accessible by combining knowledge or talents you already have or can learn.   crosspollination.co Twitter @Pollinata1, on Instagram and LinkedIn https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/blog/2018/11/6/we-welcome-cross-pollination-into-the-hive Economic Recovery and Women in Alberta https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/women-led-alberta-s-economic-recovery-in-2018-1.4988174  The Gig Economy  https://www.dianemulcah...

S1E22: A Crossover Episode with Award Winning Podcast Cross-polliNation discussing Career Pivots and EDI

June 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Cross-polliNation aims to show that creativity and innovation are widely accessible by combining knowledge or talents you already have or can learn.   crosspollination.co Twitter @Pollinata1, on Instagram and LinkedIn https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/blog/2018/11/6/we-welcome-cross-pollination-into-the-hive Economic Recovery and Women in Alberta https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/women-led-alberta-s-economic-recovery-in-2018-1.4988174  The Gig Economy  https://www.dianemulcah...

S1E22: A Crossover Episode with Award Winning Podcast Cross-polliNation discussing Career Pivots and EDI

June 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Cross-polliNation aims to show that creativity and innovation are widely accessible by combining knowledge or talents you already have or can learn.   crosspollination.co Twitter @Pollinata1, on Instagram and LinkedIn https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/blog/2018/11/6/we-welcome-cross-pollination-into-the-hive Economic Recovery and Women in Alberta https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/women-led-alberta-s-economic-recovery-in-2018-1.4988174  The Gig Economy  https://www.dianemulcah...

S1E21: Gender & Disaster Emergency Management - An interview with Alex Valoroso

May 11, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Alex Valorso brings with her a wide variety of skills as an accomplished humanitarian professional with experience in disaster management and gender. Alex holds a BA in International Development with a focus on community development, a master’s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management with focus on gender and disaster, and certificates in Shelter and Settlement Coordination in Emergencies, Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and International Humanitarian Law. Her most recent...

Episode 21: Gender & Disaster Emergency Management - An interview with Alex Valoroso

May 11, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Alex Valorso brings with her a wide variety of skills as an accomplished humanitarian professional with experience in disaster management and gender. Alex holds a BA in International Development with a focus on community development, a master’s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management with focus on gender and disaster, and certificates in Shelter and Settlement Coordination in Emergencies, Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and International Humanitarian Law. Her most recent...

Episode 20: Special Guest Kimberly Girling from Evidence for Democracy to discuss the Intersection of Science and Policy from Crisis to Recovery

May 04, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Our guest, Kimberly Girling –  is the Interim Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy, a Canadian non-profit organization promoting the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making. Kimberly holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and is an alumnus of the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy fellowship, a program connecting scientists to policy issues in the Canadian government. She worked for several years as a policy analyst in the Canadian public se...

S1E20: Special Guest Kimberly Girling from Evidence for Democracy to discuss the Intersection of Science and Policy from Crisis to Recovery

May 04, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Our guest, Kimberly Girling –  is the Interim Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy, a Canadian non-profit organization promoting the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making. Kimberly holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and is an alumnus of the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy fellowship, a program connecting scientists to policy issues in the Canadian government. She worked for several years as a policy analyst in the Canadian public se...

S1E20: Special Guest Kimberly Girling from Evidence for Democracy to discuss the Intersection of Science and Policy from Crisis to Recovery

May 04, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Our guest, Kimberly Girling –  is the Interim Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy, a Canadian non-profit organization promoting the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making. Kimberly holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and is an alumnus of the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy fellowship, a program connecting scientists to policy issues in the Canadian government. She worked for several years as a policy analyst in the Canadian public se...

S1E19: EDI in Times of Crisis with special guests Kathrine O'Neil from YWCA Edmonton and Jake Stika from Next Gen Men

April 14, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

EDI in Times of Crisis https://www.feminuity.org/blog/dei-in-crisis?fbclid=IwAR3cEYEkUN8_Fdj3uswqVq5oCF9yFIm99pFej0lJHPqFmA7u7KZwjpWbzFQ Gendered Impacts https://canadianwomen.org/blog/gendered-impacts-of-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR35ZSSmyuw8u6in68dJ3BIoXls4sl3paO8vnuPmB5dopIeZwgMXNiZF9ak https://www2.unwomen.org/-/media/field%20office%20americas/documentos/publicaciones/2020/03/enbriefing%20coronavirusv1117032020.pdf?la=en&vs=4511&fbclid=IwAR0uGhxOPkApQ0cjcGuCXZlZKS-bVAEOPmbxIlLjrSskcAhNCa-o...

Episode 19: EDI in Times of Crisis with special guests Kathrine O'Neil from YWCA Edmonton and Jake Stika from Next Gen Men

April 14, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

EDI in Times of Crisis https://www.feminuity.org/blog/dei-in-crisis?fbclid=IwAR3cEYEkUN8_Fdj3uswqVq5oCF9yFIm99pFej0lJHPqFmA7u7KZwjpWbzFQ Gendered Impacts https://canadianwomen.org/blog/gendered-impacts-of-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR35ZSSmyuw8u6in68dJ3BIoXls4sl3paO8vnuPmB5dopIeZwgMXNiZF9ak https://www2.unwomen.org/-/media/field%20office%20americas/documentos/publicaciones/2020/03/enbriefing%20coronavirusv1117032020.pdf?la=en&vs=4511&fbclid=IwAR0uGhxOPkApQ0cjcGuCXZlZKS-bVAEOPmbxIlLjrSskcAhNCa-o...

S1E18: A discussion with author Melissa Lamson on her book: THE NEW GLOBAL MANAGER: Learning to Manage Well in a Complex Business Environment

March 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Melissa, CEO of Lamson Consulting, has a Masters in Intercultural Relations. Melissa is an experienced speaker and media personality with more than 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership, manager training, and global workforce development. She has founded companies in Europe and the US, has clients and projects in over 40 countries, and has authored 6 books. She has offered companies such as 3M, LinkedIn, SAP, and Siemens the leadership tools and insights to build successful m...

Episode 18: A discussion with author Melissa Lamson on her book: THE NEW GLOBAL MANAGER: Learning to Manage Well in a Complex Business Environment

March 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Melissa, CEO of Lamson Consulting, has a Masters in Intercultural Relations. Melissa is an experienced speaker and media personality with more than 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership, manager training, and global workforce development. She has founded companies in Europe and the US, has clients and projects in over 40 countries, and has authored 6 books. She has offered companies such as 3M, LinkedIn, SAP, and Siemens the leadership tools and insights to build successful m...

EPISODE 17: Special International Women's Day discussion on Career Path 'Jungle Gyms' and the Women who paved our path!

March 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Happy International Women's Day! On today's episode, your hosts Alicia and Marcie will discuss how careers no longer follow the traditional 'ladder' model, instead they are more like 'jungle gyms'! Alicia and Marcie will discuss their own career paths, those who have inspired them, and their hopes for the future in terms of their own careers and societies they work in.  Resources mentioned: Alicia Bjarnason  https://bjarg.ca/about https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-geologist...

S1E17: Special International Women's Day discussion on Career Path 'Jungle Gyms' and the Women who paved our path!

March 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Happy International Women's Day! On today's episode, your hosts Alicia and Marcie will discuss how careers no longer follow the traditional 'ladder' model, instead they are more like 'jungle gyms'! Alicia and Marcie will discuss their own career paths, those who have inspired them, and their hopes for the future in terms of their own careers and societies they work in.  Resources mentioned: Alicia Bjarnason  https://bjarg.ca/about https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-geologist...

S1E17: Special International Women's Day discussion on Career Path 'Jungle Gyms' and the Women who paved our path!

March 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Happy International Women's Day! On today's episode, your hosts Alicia and Marcie will discuss how careers no longer follow the traditional 'ladder' model, instead they are more like 'jungle gyms'! Alicia and Marcie will discuss their own career paths, those who have inspired them, and their hopes for the future in terms of their own careers and societies they work in.  Resources mentioned: Alicia Bjarnason  https://bjarg.ca/about https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-geologist...

Episode 16: ADHD and Workplace Accommodations for Invisible Disabilities with special guest Robyn Hanson

February 26, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Today’s Guest: Robyn Hanson is a communications professional who thrives when stepping out of her comfort zone. She holds a Public Relations diploma, a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications degree, and a Masters of Education. Robyn is committed to educating others on ADHD to help reduce the stigma attached to the condition. Resources: YouTube Essential Ideas for Parents: Dr. Russell Barkley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCAGc-rkIfo) How to ADHD: YouTube personality JessicaMc...

S1E16: ADHD and Workplace Accommodations for Invisible Disabilities with special guest Robyn Hanson

February 26, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Today’s Guest: Robyn Hanson is a communications professional who thrives when stepping out of her comfort zone. She holds a Public Relations diploma, a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications degree, and a Masters of Education. Robyn is committed to educating others on ADHD to help reduce the stigma attached to the condition. Resources: YouTube Essential Ideas for Parents: Dr. Russell Barkley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCAGc-rkIfo) How to ADHD: YouTube personality JessicaMc...

S1E15: Exploring Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

February 01, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Unconscious Bias has been the most popular equity, diversity and inclusion training over the last couple of years. However, if the training is not designed correctly, the efforts have been known to actually resulted in more harm than good and in a backlash amongst participants and between employees.  The last thing companies want to do is introduce an EDI topic to their organization - where people are already pretty hesitant to accept EDI – and then end up amplifying or accelerating biases!...

EPISODE 15: Exploring Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

February 01, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Unconscious Bias has been the most popular equity, diversity and inclusion training over the last couple of years. However, if the training is not designed correctly, the efforts have been known to actually resulted in more harm than good and in a backlash amongst participants and between employees.  The last thing companies want to do is introduce an EDI topic to their organization - where people are already pretty hesitant to accept EDI – and then end up amplifying or accelerating biases!...

The Power of Networking and Crisis Management - A Discussion on Unique Career Journeys with Gitane De Silva

December 02, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Today's discussion includes unique career journeys, the power of networking and crisis leadership with Gitane De Silva.  Gitane previously served as Alberta’s Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, she also worked in Canada’s Foreign Service for over a decade specializing in Canada-U.S. relations. She had held various posts in the U.S. including Consul General of Canada in Chicago and Head of the Environment and Fisheries section at the Canadian Embassy in Washing...

EPISODE 14: The Power of Networking and Crisis Management - A Discussion on Unique Career Journeys with Gitane De Silva

December 02, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Today's discussion includes unique career journeys, the power of networking and crisis leadership with Gitane De Silva.  Gitane previously served as Alberta’s Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, she also worked in Canada’s Foreign Service for over a decade specializing in Canada-U.S. relations. She had held various posts in the U.S. including Consul General of Canada in Chicago and Head of the Environment and Fisheries section at the Canadian Embassy in Washing...

S1E14: The Power of Networking and Crisis Management - A Discussion on Unique Career Journeys with Gitane De Silva

December 02, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Today's discussion includes unique career journeys, the power of networking and crisis leadership with Gitane De Silva.  Gitane previously served as Alberta’s Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, she also worked in Canada’s Foreign Service for over a decade specializing in Canada-U.S. relations. She had held various posts in the U.S. including Consul General of Canada in Chicago and Head of the Environment and Fisheries section at the Canadian Embassy in Washing...

EPISODE #13 - Advancing EDI at a Multinational Corporation: An interview with Gillian Hynes

November 12, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

A discussion with Gillian Hynes Gillian is a Senior HR leader at Shell Canada with Talent Strategy expertise, and has worked, lived and travelled throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In her current role as a Global Manager Talent, Downstream for Shell she is responsible for delivering world-class outcomes for leadership development, expertise in Future of Work, and the creation and implementation of innovative Talent and D&I Strategy. Her forward-thinking and innovative approach result...

S1E13 - Advancing EDI at a Multinational Corporation: An interview with Gillian Hynes

November 12, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

A discussion with Gillian Hynes Gillian is a Senior HR leader at Shell Canada with Talent Strategy expertise, and has worked, lived and travelled throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In her current role as a Global Manager Talent, Downstream for Shell she is responsible for delivering world-class outcomes for leadership development, expertise in Future of Work, and the creation and implementation of innovative Talent and D&I Strategy. Her forward-thinking and innovative approach result...

S1E12: Federal Election Debrief Through an EDI Lens - with Special Guest Zain Velji

October 28, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

We have heard many debriefings on last weeks federal election, but none have been through an EDI lens.  We will discuss topics including:  - Who were the target audiences of each federal campaign  - What topics were missed, such as women and indigenous concerns - How can we increase the female presence in all levels of politics - What is the difference between being an Ally and a Saviour  - What is Wexit and who's voices are being forgotten Resources on topics discussed: https://www.electio...

Episode 12: Federal Election Debrief Through an EDI Lens - with Special Guest Zain Velji

October 28, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

We have heard many debriefings on last weeks federal election, but none have been through an EDI lens.  We will discuss topics including:  - Who were the target audiences of each federal campaign  - What topics were missed, such as women and indigenous concerns - How can we increase the female presence in all levels of politics - What is the difference between being an Ally and a Saviour  - What is Wexit and who's voices are being forgotten Resources on topics discussed: https://www.electio...

Episode 11: Intersectionality - recorded at the Working the Intersections of Gender Conference with guest Dr. Amy Kaler

October 21, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

This special episode was recorded Live! on October 4th in Edmonton Alberta, at the Working the Intersections of Gender Conference. Our special guest was Dr. Amy Kaler.  Dr. Kaler has a PhD in Sociology and Feminist Studies from the University of Minnesota, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Population Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a Master of Arts in Administration and Policy Studies in Education, a Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a Bachelor ...

S1E11: Intersectionality - recorded at the Working the Intersections of Gender Conference with guest Dr. Amy Kaler

October 21, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

This special episode was recorded Live! on October 4th in Edmonton Alberta, at the Working the Intersections of Gender Conference. Our special guest was Dr. Amy Kaler.  Dr. Kaler has a PhD in Sociology and Feminist Studies from the University of Minnesota, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Population Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a Master of Arts in Administration and Policy Studies in Education, a Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a Bachelor ...

S1E10: Ada Lovelace Day - With Special Guest Dr. Lesley Rigg, Dean of Science at the University of Calgary

October 08, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Resources:  Rigg, L.S., B. Coller, J.F. Reynolds, A. Levin, and C. McCord (2015) Academic career Satisfaction: The role of gender and discipline. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering: 21(2): 125-40 Rigg, L.S., S. McCarragher, and A.J. Krmenec. (2012) Authorship, Collaboration, and Gender: fifteen years of publication productivity in selected geography journals."), Professional Geographer. 64(4): 491-502 NSERC, (2017) Women in Science and Engineering in Canada: http:/...

Episode 10: Ada Lovelace Day - With Special Guest Dr. Lesley Rigg, Dean of Science at the University of Calgary

October 08, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Resources:  Rigg, L.S., B. Coller, J.F. Reynolds, A. Levin, and C. McCord (2015) Academic career Satisfaction: The role of gender and discipline. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering: 21(2): 125-40 Rigg, L.S., S. McCarragher, and A.J. Krmenec. (2012) Authorship, Collaboration, and Gender: fifteen years of publication productivity in selected geography journals."), Professional Geographer. 64(4): 491-502 NSERC, (2017) Women in Science and Engineering in Canada: http:/...

Episode 9: Gender Based Analysis + and Equity Tools - with (Ex)clusion Co-Host Marcie Hawranik BA(Hons), MA

September 23, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Resources  https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/gba-acs/index-en.html https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/takeatest.html https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Diversity-Wheel-as-used-at-Johns-Hopkins-University-12_fig1_320178286 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bill-c-69-gender-mmiwg-final-report-marcie-hawranik/ https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Documents/GEDI-strategy.pdf

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